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Brian Jones

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Brian Jones

Jones in 1965

Birth nameLewis Brian Hopkin Jones
Born28 February 1942
Gloucestershire, England
Died3 July 1969 (age 27)
Hartfield, Sussex, England
GenresRhythm and blues, rock and roll, psychedelic rock, pop
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar, harmonica, keyboards, mellotron, sitar, recorder, saxophone, percussion, marimba
Years active1961 – 1969

Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones (28 February 1942 – 3 July 1969) was an English musician.

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He is best known as one of the founding members of the rock band The Rolling Stones.

The Rolling Stones

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Jones was a founding member of the Rolling Stones. He made the group along with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in 1962.

During his early career, Brian performed live under the fake name "Elmo Lewis".

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